This course presents the critical theoretical foundations of financial management and decision making relevant applied within contemporary business contexts. Topics will include connection to financial accounting, financial statement analysis, financial planning and analysis, time value of money principles applied to securities, projects, and firms The fiduciary responsibility and ethical challenges will be at the forefront, as will the development of spreadsheet construction in Microsoft Excel.

This course introduces the principles of operations and supply chain management from both a managerial and analytic perspective. Topics will include: forecasting, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, production management, and customer service. The managerial aspect will be in the form of weekly discussions and two papers on current events and topics. There will be weekly problem sets to support the analytic and optimization part of the discipline. Quality, process management, ethics, and sustainability will be worked into all the topics.

The course is designed for managers to synthesize and integrate the various dimensions of MBA study in a capstone simulation experience.

The course will cover a foundational introduction and in-depth review of the socio-historical context and the theoretical basis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Key DEI concepts and their significance in today’s world are explored. Participants will study and recognize the impact and importance of addressing discrimination, bias, microaggression, forms of exclusion, privilege, and oppression as they interplay with established identities and those around them. Additionally, participants will gain a better understanding of cultural sensitivity to strengthen awareness and deepen cross-cultural respect for all groups.

This course examines how one’s own identity can impact and shape one’s leadership practices and ability to engage the diverse talents of all contributors. The course introduces inclusive and equity-fluent leadership to address barriers, increase access, and drive change for positive impact. It explores a range of intercultural tools and process models designed to help leaders develop cultural competencies for inclusive and equity-fluent leadership and offers practical strategies to cultivate a more inclusive workforce. Leading social justice, gender equality, racial and ethnic equity, sexual orientation equity, and equity for people with disabilities are discussed.

This course covers, from a human resources management perspective, the foundation of building a workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and have equal access to employment opportunities. Strategies and best practices are aimed at reducing bias and emphasizing equity to build a diverse talent pipeline and lay the foundation for inclusion from recruitment to retention. The course explores allyship programs as an approach to improving an inclusive workplace culture. Different metrics and methods for measuring the effectiveness of embracing and cultivating a diverse workforce are presented.

This course examines current theory and practice as it applies to the management of human resources within organizations. Specific focus is given on the effects of organizational mission and culture on human resource management. The processes of recruitment and selection, training and development, performance evaluation, compensation and motivation, and legal influences are examined. The course takes the viewpoint of human resource management as a key responsibility of every manager within the organization.

This course presents valuable tools and methods that assist with recruitment and retention of the most qualified people who are also a good fit for the organization. Exercises provide experience in selecting the right employees and in coaching and counseling for current and future performance improvement, emphasizing the capacity to provide feedback in a way that it will actually be heard. Finally, the ethics of termination will be discussed, along with examining when and under what circumstances termination should occur. Additionally, this course will assist with the construction of individualized career plans for each student.

This course addresses the application of leadership skills to transform organizations. The external and internal drivers of organizational change are explored, and systems archetypes are utilized to analyze the root causes of organizational issues that must be dealt with in order for change initiatives to be successful.

The course will cover a foundational introduction and in-depth review of the socio-historical context and the theoretical basis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Key DEI concepts and their significance in today’s world are explored. Participants will study and recognize the impact and importance of addressing discrimination, bias, microaggression, forms of exclusion, privilege, and oppression as they interplay with established identities and those around them. Additionally, participants will gain a better understanding of cultural sensitivity to strengthen awareness and deepen cross-cultural respect for all groups.

This course is based on the premise that today’s world increasingly depends upon collaboration for success. Teams are currently touted as the primary organizational unit in which the collaborative effort takes place. Students will investigate the arguments for and against teams and teamwork. Through exposure to theoretical knowledge and experiential learning technologies, students will identify when teams are and are not appropriate, as well as examine what is required to create a truly effective, high performing team.